Margarita’s Miami Guidebook
Miami Favorites
Here are some Miami favorites; we promise we won't just regurgitate 'Trip Advisor' ;)
If you want an eclectic offering, head to our friend Aaron's restaurant! He's the sous chef at this wonderful Miami gen which has Persian & latin influences. It's lovely!
Let them know you were told Aaron is a great chef by Margarita & Mike & wanted to try his food :)
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Fooq's
1035 N Miami AveIf you want an eclectic offering, head to our friend Aaron's restaurant! He's the sous chef at this wonderful Miami gen which has Persian & latin influences. It's lovely!
Let them know you were told Aaron is a great chef by Margarita & Mike & wanted to try his food :)
Can you tell were foodies? We have many close friends in the restaurant industry & This is another spectacular offering.
Located in Miami Beach, Tequitzlan is owned by the Ortiz family; our dear friends for over 15 years. Stephanie is the restaurant manager, so if you want some beautiful authentic Mexican food, head her way and let her know Charis (my first name) sent you!
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Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar
1884 Bay RdCan you tell were foodies? We have many close friends in the restaurant industry & This is another spectacular offering.
Located in Miami Beach, Tequitzlan is owned by the Ortiz family; our dear friends for over 15 years. Stephanie is the restaurant manager, so if you want some beautiful authentic Mexican food, head her way and let her know Charis (my first name) sent you!
It's out only castle so we love it! But really; the grounds and gorgeous Vizcaya mansion are a sight to see.
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Vizcaya-museo ja -puutarhat
3251 S Miami AveIt's out only castle so we love it! But really; the grounds and gorgeous Vizcaya mansion are a sight to see.
Calle 8; the famous Cuban heritage street, is a 5 minute walk from our home! You'll find amazing bars, restaurants, cigar shops, and much more. It's fun, it's colorful, it's lively...Well, It's Cuban!!
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Little Havana
Calle 8; the famous Cuban heritage street, is a 5 minute walk from our home! You'll find amazing bars, restaurants, cigar shops, and much more. It's fun, it's colorful, it's lively...Well, It's Cuban!!
For a peaceful retreat, the rooftop hydrotherapy pool at COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach is the perfect spot. The hotel offers a South Beach pool day pass for non-guests for $65 per adult and $35 for children under 12, which includes access to the pool and beach, fitness center, a pool chair, a beach chair and 15% off food, beverage and spa services
COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach
2445 Collins AveFor a peaceful retreat, the rooftop hydrotherapy pool at COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach is the perfect spot. The hotel offers a South Beach pool day pass for non-guests for $65 per adult and $35 for children under 12, which includes access to the pool and beach, fitness center, a pool chair, a beach chair and 15% off food, beverage and spa services
This is THE Cuban restaurant in Miami. It's a staple and you should definitely visit. The menu is huge, so ask your server for recommendations!
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Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine
3555 SW 8th StThis is THE Cuban restaurant in Miami. It's a staple and you should definitely visit. The menu is huge, so ask your server for recommendations!
This is the best Thai restaurant we've ever been to. It's small, unassuming, and you'll have to wait for a table but trust us; it's worth it!!
And did we mention it's a 7 minute walk from the house? Your waistline won't thank us, but your mouth will.
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Lung Yai Thai Tapas
1731 SW 8th StThis is the best Thai restaurant we've ever been to. It's small, unassuming, and you'll have to wait for a table but trust us; it's worth it!!
And did we mention it's a 7 minute walk from the house? Your waistline won't thank us, but your mouth will.
The best Greek and Turkish food in Miami is tucked away in the intimate, understated courtyard at Mandolin. It's so good, you won't believe it.
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Mandolin Aegean Bistro
4312 NE 2nd AveThe best Greek and Turkish food in Miami is tucked away in the intimate, understated courtyard at Mandolin. It's so good, you won't believe it.
The latest restaurant in James Beard winner Michael Schwartz’s ever-growing culinary empire, Amara at Paraiso not only boasts some of Miami’s best waterfront views but has solid Latin-infused dishes to boot. Using Schwartz’s farm-to-table ethos that gained him national notoriety a decade ago at Michael’s Genuine.
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Amara at Paraiso
3101 NE 7th AveThe latest restaurant in James Beard winner Michael Schwartz’s ever-growing culinary empire, Amara at Paraiso not only boasts some of Miami’s best waterfront views but has solid Latin-infused dishes to boot. Using Schwartz’s farm-to-table ethos that gained him national notoriety a decade ago at Michael’s Genuine.
They were named Miami's best cafe con leche for a reason.
Ask for our friend Victor and tell him Margarita and Mike sent you; and then order sandwiches. Always order their sandwiches.
You're welcome.
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Tinta Y Cafe
1315 Ponce de LeonThey were named Miami's best cafe con leche for a reason.
Ask for our friend Victor and tell him Margarita and Mike sent you; and then order sandwiches. Always order their sandwiches.
You're welcome.
Tap into your inner nerd and preapred to be wowed. Miami hasn't been much for museums historically, but man are they making up for lost time with this one. Your jaw will drop a few times.
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Phillipin ja Patricia Frostin tiedemuseo
1101 Biscayne BlvdTap into your inner nerd and preapred to be wowed. Miami hasn't been much for museums historically, but man are they making up for lost time with this one. Your jaw will drop a few times.
What is it? A world-renowned bar—and for good reason. Not only has it been rejuvenated since it was first established back in the 1930’s, but this historical venue has also had some musical legends pass through its doors, including Billie Holiday, Count Basie and Chet Baker.
Why go? For starters, there’s free salsa dancing lessons on Tuesday night, live jazz on weekday evenings and heaps of more gratis programming that takes place on the whimsical pineapple stage out back. And let’s not forget the mojitos—they’re pretty spectacular and should take center stage.
Ball & Chain Inc
What is it? A world-renowned bar—and for good reason. Not only has it been rejuvenated since it was first established back in the 1930’s, but this historical venue has also had some musical legends pass through its doors, including Billie Holiday, Count Basie and Chet Baker.
Why go? For starters, there’s free salsa dancing lessons on Tuesday night, live jazz on weekday evenings and heaps of more gratis programming that takes place on the whimsical pineapple stage out back. And let’s not forget the mojitos—they’re pretty spectacular and should take center stage.
Owner Suzy Batlle’s idyllic Little Havana ice cream shop, churning out delicious “Cuban” flavors inspired by her favorite childhood combinations—guava and cream cheese, café con leche and more. To find it, just look for the giant ice cream cone on Calle Ocho.
Also....a 10 minute walk from the house! Yeah, we know. You made a great choice with this reservation.
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Azucar Ice Cream Company
1503 SW 8th StOwner Suzy Batlle’s idyllic Little Havana ice cream shop, churning out delicious “Cuban” flavors inspired by her favorite childhood combinations—guava and cream cheese, café con leche and more. To find it, just look for the giant ice cream cone on Calle Ocho.
Also....a 10 minute walk from the house! Yeah, we know. You made a great choice with this reservation.
Miami’s first craft brewery set off a citywide boom, prompting many more brew houses to open nearby in Wynwood and beyond. But a visit to this unassuming warehouse with a humble taproom and lone food truck in the outskirts of the colorful neighborhood is still a must.
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Wynwood Brewing Company
565 NW 24th StMiami’s first craft brewery set off a citywide boom, prompting many more brew houses to open nearby in Wynwood and beyond. But a visit to this unassuming warehouse with a humble taproom and lone food truck in the outskirts of the colorful neighborhood is still a must.
A stunning rooftop bar that sits atop East, Miami, rewarding those who venture up with 360-views of the city and Asian-themed cocktails. It's a lush space and super relaxing.
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Sugar
788 Brickell PlazaA stunning rooftop bar that sits atop East, Miami, rewarding those who venture up with 360-views of the city and Asian-themed cocktails. It's a lush space and super relaxing.
Does your Instagram account need a little color? Some lush backgrounds? Some cool, artistic exposure? Visit the Wynwood Walls! artists from all over the wall have painted some beautiful street art and you can find them all here!
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Wynwood Walls
2516 NW 26th StDoes your Instagram account need a little color? Some lush backgrounds? Some cool, artistic exposure? Visit the Wynwood Walls! artists from all over the wall have painted some beautiful street art and you can find them all here!
Designed by iconic architectural guru Morris Lapidus in the 1950s, Lincoln Road Mall was once dubbed the “Fifth Avenue of the South,” though it’s now commonly referred to as “Lincoln.” Endless sidewalk coffee shops, lounges and cultural venues—such as the Colony Theatre—and stretch along its length from Washington Avenue to Alton Road.
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Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadDesigned by iconic architectural guru Morris Lapidus in the 1950s, Lincoln Road Mall was once dubbed the “Fifth Avenue of the South,” though it’s now commonly referred to as “Lincoln.” Endless sidewalk coffee shops, lounges and cultural venues—such as the Colony Theatre—and stretch along its length from Washington Avenue to Alton Road.
As seen on TV and heard in rap lyrics by everyone from Kanye West to Drake, LIV sets the standard for megaclubs worldwide. Nestled inside the lobby of the historic Fontainebleau hotel—itself a backdrop for major motion pictures including Goldfinger—LIV is at once opulent and turnt beyond belief.
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LIV
4441 Collins AveAs seen on TV and heard in rap lyrics by everyone from Kanye West to Drake, LIV sets the standard for megaclubs worldwide. Nestled inside the lobby of the historic Fontainebleau hotel—itself a backdrop for major motion pictures including Goldfinger—LIV is at once opulent and turnt beyond belief.
One of South Florida’s natural jewels, this 83-acre garden, named after renowned botanist and Miami resident David Fairchild, is filled with tropical splendor: a lush rainforest with a stream, sunken garden, dramatic vistas, an enormous vine pergola and a museum of plant exploration.
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler RdOne of South Florida’s natural jewels, this 83-acre garden, named after renowned botanist and Miami resident David Fairchild, is filled with tropical splendor: a lush rainforest with a stream, sunken garden, dramatic vistas, an enormous vine pergola and a museum of plant exploration.
Possibly the most beautiful swimming pool in the world, even if it is jammed on hot days. It combines a sublime setting with freshwater, replenished nightly in summer months from a subterranean aquifer.
You've never been to a pool quite like this.
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Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto BlvdPossibly the most beautiful swimming pool in the world, even if it is jammed on hot days. It combines a sublime setting with freshwater, replenished nightly in summer months from a subterranean aquifer.
You've never been to a pool quite like this.
It's an Amish Bakery; what more need we say? If you find yourself driving south, just keep driving. It's far but My God is it delicious.
From November through April, Knaus Berry Farm is the place to score homemade (and hugely addictive) cinnamon rolls, pineapple upside-down cake and fruit milk shakes. Mouth=watering.
Most people know to order the delicious strawberry milk shakes, few realize you can still pick your own strawberries. It’s recommended to call ahead for availability. Something that’s always in abundance, however, are the people waiting in line to purchase cinnamon rolls. The shortest lines are generally Tuesday morning. Plan ahead.
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Knaus Berry Farm
15980 SW 248th StIt's an Amish Bakery; what more need we say? If you find yourself driving south, just keep driving. It's far but My God is it delicious.
From November through April, Knaus Berry Farm is the place to score homemade (and hugely addictive) cinnamon rolls, pineapple upside-down cake and fruit milk shakes. Mouth=watering.
Most people know to order the delicious strawberry milk shakes, few realize you can still pick your own strawberries. It’s recommended to call ahead for availability. Something that’s always in abundance, however, are the people waiting in line to purchase cinnamon rolls. The shortest lines are generally Tuesday morning. Plan ahead.
Better known as the Versace mansion.
In 1992, while on vacation with his family in Miami Beach, Versace took a walk down Ocean Drive and was immediately attracted to the house by the “Kneeling Aphrodite” statue and fell in love with the unique Spanish architecture of the property.
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The Villa Casa Casuarina
1116 Ocean DrBetter known as the Versace mansion.
In 1992, while on vacation with his family in Miami Beach, Versace took a walk down Ocean Drive and was immediately attracted to the house by the “Kneeling Aphrodite” statue and fell in love with the unique Spanish architecture of the property.
You know all about this one! It lives up to it's reputation. Just a word of caution; not everywhere in Miami is as expensive as South Beach! So for food and drinks, bring it back to the mainland.
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South Beach
You know all about this one! It lives up to it's reputation. Just a word of caution; not everywhere in Miami is as expensive as South Beach! So for food and drinks, bring it back to the mainland.
Salumeria 104 - Midtown Miami
3451 NE 1st Ave